US Bridges

Csah 12 over Florida Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 37J66

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Florida Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Florida Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.89233, -96.30807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2012)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Florida Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Florida Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.